Atty. William Richard Friedman

Atty. William Richard Friedman

William Richard Friedman is a lawyer practicing business law, commercial law, civil litigation and 4 other areas of law. William received a M.P.A. degree from University of Pittsburgh in 1978, and has been licensed for 42 years.

Pittsburgh Pittsburgh 42 yrs experience 42 year
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Profile Summary

About William Richard Friedman at a glance

William Richard Friedman is a probate, business, real estate, litigation, and adr attorney based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They have 42+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1984. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (1984), U.S. District Court, Western District of Pennsylvania (1984), District of Columbia (1985), and West Virginia U.S. District Court, Northern District of West Virginia U.S. District Court, Southern (1987). Educated at Duquesne University (J.D., 1983) and University of Pittsburgh (M.P.A. University, 1978). Serands clients in Pittsburgh, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • William Richard Friedman is a lawyer practicing business law, commercial law, civil litigation and 4 other areas of law
  • William received a M.P.A. degree from University of Pittsburgh in 1978, and has been licensed for 42 years
  • William practices in Pittsburgh, PA

Practice Areas Explained

William Richard Friedman's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases William Richard Friedman handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Probate

William Richard Friedman is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

William Richard Friedman is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

William Richard Friedman is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

William Richard Friedman is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Mediation & Arbitration

Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.

William Richard Friedman is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Pennsylvania

Practicing law in Pennsylvania. Legal matters in Pennsylvania are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Pittsburgh are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Pennsylvania state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Pennsylvania brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Pennsylvania courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about William Richard Friedman

Where is William Richard Friedman's law office located?
William Richard Friedman's law practice is located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William Richard Friedman handle?
William Richard Friedman focuses on probate, business, real estate, litigation, adr. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Pennsylvania.
How long has William Richard Friedman practiced law?
William Richard Friedman has 42+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1984.
Where did William Richard Friedman go to law school?
William Richard Friedman earned their education at (J.D., 1983); (M.P.A. University, 1978).
How can I contact William Richard Friedman for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Duquesne University
- 1983
M.P.A. University
University of Pittsburgh
- 1978

Bar Admissions

Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1984
U.S. District Court, Western District of Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1984
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1985
West Virginia U.S. District Court, Northern District of West Virginia U.S. District Court, Southern
Admitted: 1987

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